The main feature of the country is the permanent presence of the wind coming from the west, sometimes violent in winter, it is light in summer and wetter in the west.
The summer season extends from December to February, the winter from June to August.
The North Island and the South have a climate slightly differentiated: it is semi-tropical north, with temperatures between 12 and 22 ° C, while in the south, the winds from the enneigent Antarctic mountains whose highest peak rises to 3754 m, and the rains are much more abundant.
If you prefer heat, rather visit New Zealand between November and April, unless you're attracted to winter sports.
* Useful information
- Before the start
Flight time: 24 h
All times are GMT + 12
Visa required: no
Mandatory vaccinations: no
Currency: New Zealand dollar (NZD)
> Currency Converter: 1 NZD = 0.6335 €
Language (s): English, Maori
- Why go to New Zealand?
Relaxation and leisure: 3/5
Culture and cities: 2/5
Nature and landscapes: 5/5
* What to see and do in New Zealand
Difficult to find an area where nature is as much built in queen who dreams of practicing whatever sport, discover beautiful landscapes, to mix a wildlife these can not find a better destination.
Auckland is the first city in New Zealand: its port, its special position in the middle of the water, its museum with a fine collection of Maori art, aquarium, charming old neighborhoods, beaches and dive sites, are just a few examples of what constitutes the attraction.
The capital, Wellington, too, has an outstanding port. It also has a rich cultural life, among its many festivals, museums and the historic district.
Throughout the North Island is rich in Maori culture of origin, but you can visit especially Pahia and Waitangi.
The island of Great Barrier offers its white sand beaches and surfing spots on the East Coast and its crossings hiking extraordinary panoramas forests, its wild and wonderful serenity.
Make a stop in the Coromandel Peninsula to enjoy the wilderness, birds and hot springs.
In the South Island, the Otago region is worth a look in more ways than one: Hair-raising Queenstown where summer and winter activities, paragliding, bungee jumping, rafting, snow sports of all kinds is practiced ... Fiordland National Park with its endless hiking opportunities on the peninsula ... and the wonderful unspoilt, penguins, seals and other wildlife albatross.
* New Zealand practice
The easiest way to get there is obviously the airplane.
EU nationals do not need a visa for a stay of less than three months.
The currency is the New Zealand dollar. You can set all over with a Visa or MasterCard credit card.
Your daily budget is rotatable about fifty euros per day. Accommodation is not a very senior position: a double room in a very decent hotel will cost around € 40. You also eat very well, often fresh and of good quality, in restaurants influenced by international cuisines, for an average of fifteen euros.
Go on site will be by plane, minibus, but you can also easily rent a car. The boat connections are also very practical. For athletes, bike rental is perfect: inexpensive and very nice in this green and peaceful country.
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